Vacancy Number: #348

Position Title: Teacher Jewellery Apprenticeships
Employment Type: Ongoing
FTE / Hours: Part-Time – 0.4 (15.2 hrs per week)
Department: Creative Arts
Location: Fairfield
Award / Agreement: Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024
Classification Level: MEA L1.1 - L3.5
Salary Range: $84,618 - $128,887 pro rata, plus superannuation
Applications Close: Sunday, 16 August 2026

Job Summary

Deliver high-quality jewellery education that supports learner success, industry engagement and teaching excellence.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Melbourne Polytechnic has delivered hands-on, future-focused education for more than 110 years. Our people play a vital role in supporting students, industries and communities across Victoria.

In this role, you’ll enjoy:

Meaningful work that supports education, training, innovation and student success

A supportive and collaborative team environment

Flexible work arrangements, where applicable

Exposure to diverse programs, systems and continuous improvement initiatives

A values-driven organisation committed to inclusion, wellbeing and quality

About the Role

Reporting to the Education Manager Jewellery, this role is responsible for planning, delivering and assessing vocational education programs across a range of learning environments.

You will support students throughout the learning lifecycle, contribute to curriculum development, and ensure training delivery meets regulatory, quality and compliance requirements. This role suits an industry professional who is passionate about sharing their expertise and supporting learner success.

What You'll Do

Plan, deliver and assess vocational education and training aligned to accredited programs

Create inclusive, safe and engaging learning environments that support diverse learners

Support student engagement, progress and wellbeing, including learning plans where required

Develop and maintain high-quality teaching, assessment and learning resources

Maintain accurate training, assessment and compliance documentation

Participate in validation, moderation and continuous improvement activities

Establish and maintain relationships with industry, professional bodies and relevant stakeholders

Support student orientation, course selection and learner support activities

Contribute to curriculum development and the continuous improvement of teaching and learning practices

Maintain vocational and teaching currency through professional development and industry engagement

What You'll Bring

Essential

Relevant vocational qualifications and current industry experience in jewellery manufacture

Demonstrated commitment to learner-centred teaching practices

Sound understanding of VET quality, compliance and regulatory requirements

Well-developed teaching, communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to develop effective relationships with students, colleagues and industry stakeholders

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

Desirable

Experience teaching or assessing in a VET environment

Experience working with diverse learner cohorts

Knowledge of current issues and trends in vocational education and training

Qualifications & Mandatory Checks

Appointment to this position is subject to meeting the qualification requirements (where applicable) and the successful completion of all mandatory employment checks.

Teaching Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must meet the qualification requirements under the Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024 and relevant regulatory standards.

You will have:

Relevant qualifications in your discipline area

Recent and relevant industry and/or teaching experience

In addition, depending on the role:

Vocational Education and Training (VET) roles:

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent), or a diploma or higher qualification in adult or vocational education

Non-Vocational Education roles (e.g. EAL, AMEP, SEE, Foundation, VCE):
A recognised teaching qualification appropriate to the program (e.g. postgraduate TESOL or equivalent), and demonstrated teaching capability through relevant experience

Applicants who can demonstrate equivalent teaching capability through a combination of qualifications and experience may also be considered.

Mandatory Checks

A valid Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee)

A National Police Check

How To Apply

Click Apply to submit your application through Melbourne Polytechnic’s careers portal. You will be able to view the full Position Description and upload your documents online.

Please ensure you:

Complete all pre-screening questions

Upload your CV and a brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills and experience align with the role

Teaching Roles – Evidence Requirements

If you are applying for a teaching role, you will also be required to:

Upload copies of your relevant qualifications in the Qualifications section of the application

Provide your USI VET Transcript (if available) by:

Including the USI transcript link (from your USI Student Portal) in your cover letter, and

Uploading the USI transcript PDF in the Qualifications section

Please ensure qualification documents are current and clearly labelled.

File Requirements:

Maximum file size: 2MB per document

Preferred format: PDF (Word .doc or .docx accepted)

Avoid special characters in file names (e.g. ! @ # % *)

What Happens Next

Our selection process may include:

An interview (in person or via Microsoft Teams)

Reference checks

Employment and qualification verification

We aim to provide a respectful and timely recruitment experience for all applicants.

Questions?

For further information, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected]

Diversity and Inclusion

Melbourne Polytechnic is an equal opportunity and child-safe employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and people of all gender identities.

Recruitment Agencies

Melbourne Polytechnic manages all recruitment directly. We do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies unless engaged through the State Purchasing Contract and with prior written approval.